Resources for Military Veterans

A transition from "boots to books" can be stressful and overwhelming at times. To help reduce that stress, our trained Career Counselors and Assistant Career Advisors are committed to helping and supporting our Veterans in the job search process. We work one-on-one and provide group presentations to ensure that our Veterans on campus receive excellent service that is tailored to their job-search needs.

Getting a Jump Start on your Career

Landing your perfect career after graduation or getting into graduate school, takes more than just going to class each day. Take a look at the tips below to gain some insight on what you can do now to succeed after graduation.

Become a student leader: Employers and graduate schools want to see leadership experiences on your resume. Get involved with a student organization or start a campus club to refine your leadership skills.

Develop a "Civilian Friendly" Resume

To apply for jobs and internships outside of the military, you will need to adapt your resume language to civilian terms. For help in doing so, please make an appointment with Career Services to assist in developing and reviewing your resume, cover letter, and other application materials.

Military Skills Translator: Translate your military skills, experience and training to find career opportunities that best align with your skills and abilities.

Onet OnLine: click on "Crosswalk Search" to enter your military job code. This is another skills translator for translating your military assignment into civilian occupation key words to help you build effective bullets on your resume.

Know Your Rights

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a broad law with implications for returning veterans, including protection from job discrimination. For more information please visit the: USERRA website.

UW Bothell is Veteran-Friendly

UW Bothell has been designated a veteran-friendly campus by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Learn more